GGA Inc’s scholarship program provides youth who without financial assistance would not be able to participate in team sports. Our main objective is to provide as many opportunities for qualifying youth to experience the social and academic benefits sports mentoring can provide.
SPONSORED STUDENT ATHLETES
Qualifying families may receive waived or reduced fees to participate with our partner sports program, So Cal Fierce Basketball. However, they are not able to cover the costs associated with participation expenses including but not limited to, uniform, tournament and certain team building activity fees. GGA Inc is a not-for-profit organization and relies heavily or donor and community support. With that said, funds to sponsor athletes are limited to a first‐come, funding and space available basis. Therefore, we can not guarantee full scholarships or that everyone who applies will receive support.
SPORTS MENTORING
A major benefit participating in SCF basketball program is the player-first coaching and mentoring. Not only do participants experience the benefits of unmatched athletic training and IQ development. They also create new experiences and develop lasting friendships and relationships with their coach through team building activities that mentors participants on how to be upstanding student athletes and great teammates.
OPPORTUNITY & EXPOSURE
We understand the positive affect of exposing youth to new opportunities and new possibilities. That’s why it’s important for us to create experiences that help build character and bolster self-esteem. We want to position participants for success who might otherwise not have guidance or support. We believe the more opportunities we create, the better chances they have to excel on the court, in the classroom and in life. Such opportunities include playing in AAU sanction tournaments, traveling to other cities and states for exposure games or tournaments, volunteering and/or taking part in our special events and campaigns as well as digital media features like writes up and interviews.
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
Instinctual IQ development and advance basketball training curriculum to cultivate all-star student athletes.
MENTORSHIP
A mentorship coaching style from personal and professional experiences that will enlighten student athletes about basketball around the world.
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
We build a community of FEARLESS & FIERCE student athletes that share memorable experiences amongst their teammates.
GAME & TOURNAMENTS
Gain invaluable game experience under professional leadership and player-first coaching philosophy.
PROGRAM FEATURES
- SCF holds practice sessions 3 times a week including beach workouts in the city of Santa Monica.
- SCF has two practice groups [8u & up] and [12u & up]
- SCF hosts clinics and camps throughout the year including summer months
- SCF participates in AAU sanctioned games and events
- SCF partners with GGA Inc for fundraising and Mental Health Awareness events and activities.
Student Athletes are required to maintain satisfactory grades and attendance in school to participate in our scholarship program. We may ask parents to provide transcripts to ensure students are meeting academic requirements.
- Athlete must be age 17 or younger and must reside within the GGA Inc territory.
- Commitment to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled practices and games.
- Hold at least a 3.0 grade point average during scholarship year.
Application must be completed by a parent, guardian, or head of household, with all requested information provided. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Verification of financial need. Examples of proof of current income for all household members include:
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1 Month of current consecutive pay stubs (4 weekly, 3 bi‐weekly, or 2 bi‐monthly pay stubs).
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Printout from Social Security Administration.
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Most recent completed tax return.
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Notarized letter stating that applicant has no income.
Participation by an adult family member in at least eight (8) hours of voluntary service to GGA Inc during the sport season. Volunteer work will be under the direction of the GGA Inc’s Board sport delegate, and can include participating in fund‐raisers, working in concession stands and/or other duties as assigned by GGA Inc’s Board Sport Delegate.
Consideration will be given to eligible youth meeting one or more of the criteria below. The more information you can provide us the better able we will be to determine hardship. A written request is required.
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- Receiving assistance from programs such as: Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, foster Care, WIC, etc. (Must provide written documentation of participation in these programs)
- Written recommendation by school representatives, social services representatives, family, or friend of the family.
- Living in a single parent home.
- Member of a multi‐child family.
- Documentation demonstrating an immediate financial hardship.
GGA Inc and it’s partnership program, SCF does not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, physical ability, or cultural and religious backgrounds.
SO CAL FIERCE BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Please complete the following information, one (1) application per child.
GGA Inc and it’s partnership program, SCF will use the information on the application only to decide if you child qualifies to receive a partial or full scholarship for eligible athletic activities. Confidentiality will be maintained at all times. Applicants are guaranteed that personal finances will not be discussed outside Scholarship Committee. All eligible applications will be reviewed within 1-2 weeks. If applicant meets all eligibility requirements, we will notify the parent or guardian via email and you will receive a digital award with a registration code to be applied upon registering for the So Cal Fierce program. Participants will have to reapply at the beginning of season in September to be considered for the full program year. Application openings and deadlines are based on funding and program calendar year and case by case scenario.
QUALIFYING DOCUMENTS
Please upload in addition to “proof of income” any of the following documents that demonstrate your financial hardship.
- Written/Request from Parent/Guardian
- Documentation showing receipt of assistance such as Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, Foster Care, WIC, etc.
- Written recommendation by school representatives, social services representatives, family, or friend of the family.
- Documentation demonstrating an immediate financial hardship.